as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
the question of whether people have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong
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Recent Examples of intrinsic
When Berkshire bought back a record amount of stock in 2020 and 2021, the stock was selling at a more than 20% discount to its intrinsic value, UBS said.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025
Generally, a lower P/E ratio suggests a more attractive investment opportunity, which may indicate that a stock is trading below its intrinsic value.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
Meme coins have no intrinsic value and fluctuate their value based on speculation in the market.
—Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Feb. 2025
All of these scandals speak of an intrinsic culture of corruption within the Argentine political ecosystem.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025
Generally, a lower P/E ratio suggests a more attractive investment opportunity, which may indicate that a stock is trading below its intrinsic value.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
Meme coins have no intrinsic value and fluctuate their value based on speculation in the market.
—Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Feb. 2025
All of these scandals speak of an intrinsic culture of corruption within the Argentine political ecosystem.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
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In today’s digital world, there are inherent tools for marketers in search of a wider and more targeted audience.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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While a qubit can hold multiple values at the same time, it is burdened by an inherent problem.—
Cade Metz,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The station is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
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In responding to the anti-DEI proposal, Apple defended its diversity program as an integral part of its corporate culture, crediting the policies in part for making the technology giant the most valuable company in the world.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sign up to get The Bounce, the essential NBA newsletter from Zach Harper and The Athletic staff delivered free to your inbox.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Structural inequities are systemic barriers within institutions — such as health care and employment — that restrict access to essential resources based on one’s race, legal or economic status.—
Deborah Omontese,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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